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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

  • Episode aired Dec 10, 1997
  • TV-14
  • 22m
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Alyssa Milano and Alexander Chaplin in Spin City (1996)
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James is asked to chaperon Randall's visiting free-spirited daughter Meg, who disrupts an animal rights rally. Paul corresponds with a pen pal.James is asked to chaperon Randall's visiting free-spirited daughter Meg, who disrupts an animal rights rally. Paul corresponds with a pen pal.James is asked to chaperon Randall's visiting free-spirited daughter Meg, who disrupts an animal rights rally. Paul corresponds with a pen pal.

  • Director
    • Andy Cadiff
  • Writers
    • Gary David Goldberg
    • Bill Lawrence
    • Laurie Parres
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Richard Kind
    • Alan Ruck
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    166
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    • Director
      • Andy Cadiff
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Bill Lawrence
      • Laurie Parres
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • Richard Kind
      • Alan Ruck
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Mike Flaherty
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Paul Lassiter
    Alan Ruck
    Alan Ruck
    • Stuart Bondek
    Michael Boatman
    Michael Boatman
    • Carter Heywood
    Connie Britton
    Connie Britton
    • Nikki Faber
    Alexander Chaplin
    Alexander Chaplin
    • James Hobert
    Victoria Dillard
    Victoria Dillard
    • Janelle Cooper
    Jennifer Esposito
    Jennifer Esposito
    • Stacey Paterno
    Barry Bostwick
    Barry Bostwick
    • The Mayor
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Meg
    Faith Prince
    Faith Prince
    • Claudia
    Andrea Maulella
    Andrea Maulella
    • Activist
    Mary Ellen Cravens
    • Kristen
    • (uncredited)
    Mike Muldoon
    Mike Muldoon
    • Reaction Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andy Cadiff
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Bill Lawrence
      • Laurie Parres
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    7nicofreezer

    Alyssa Milano and Michael J Fox !!

    Just a Quick review to said how much Alyssa Milano is hot here ! Incredible, even more than in Charmed. So nice to see her play with Michael J Fox.

    But nevertheless an average episode.
    8kfo9494

    The Mayor's college daughter makes a visit.

    When the Mayor's daughter, Meg (Alyssa Milano), comes for a visit from college, it seemed that the little girl has grown up with ideas of her own. During a ceremony for the handsome-cabs, Meg decides to protest the harsh treatment of the animals and ride naked through the streets. There seems to be a conflict between daughter and father.

    In another story, Paul is writing to the lonely hearts club. He has made contact with a woman and they start corresponding. But for the people in the office it is difficult to watch Paul's desperate life. So they get his ex-girlfriend, Claudia, and pretend she is the one writing the letters. Hopefully the office will be normal if Paul and Claudia can get back together.

    It was nice to see Faith Prince (Claudia) return to the show. It seemed that Paul and Claudia made the show better and kept the audience entertained. The beautiful Alyssa Milano guest-stars in this episode and her presents on the screen is always a positive thing. The show was well written and well performed. The only regrettable thing is that it did not have time to get deeper into the father/daughter problems-- but it still provided an entertaining episode.

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    • Trivia
      Mike says that his new coat says, "I'm bad I'm nationwide," which is the name of a ZZ Top song.
    • Quotes

      Stacey Paterno: The dry cleaner said he can clean the coat, no problem.

      Mike Flaherty: I love Mr. Kim.

      Stacey Paterno: Yeah, but he was lying.

      Nikki Faber: Wait, how can you possibly know that ?

      Stacey Paterno: Oh, I can tell when people are lying. It's a gift.

      James Hobert: You know, I have a friend who can do the same thing.

      Stacey Paterno: No, you don't.

      James Hobert: Ok. it's a friend of a friend.

      Mike Flaherty: So, the other day when Carter said he was feeling sick and he had to go home early.

      [Stacey shakes her head]

      Carter Heywood: Hey ! I was feeling a little sale at Barneys.

      Mike Flaherty: What if I were to say that I were the worlds greatest lover ?

      Stacey Paterno: I'd say that you believe it to be true.

      Mike Flaherty: Right, that's good enough for me.

    • Connections
      References They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ubu Productions
      • Lottery Hill Entertainment
      • DreamWorks Television
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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